Recent posts by Brendan Savage | bsavage@mlive.com - MLive.comtag:profile.mlive.com,2015:brsavage/15262015-03-31T21:07:49ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceDetroit Red Wings playoff tickets go on sale today, see where to buy yourstag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155598392015-03-27T12:08:08Z2015-03-27T12:08:08ZPrices range from $24 to $210, according to TicketMaster.com.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Prices range from $24 to $210, according to TicketMaster.com.
NBA Power Rankings Roundup: Hot stretch helps Detroit Pistons move up one spot to No. 23tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155639632015-03-26T15:11:11Z2015-03-26T15:11:11ZThe Pistons have won four of the last five, all against teams holding down playoff positions, to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Pistons have won four of the last five, all against teams holding down playoff positions, to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.
Detroit Pistons notes: Guard Reggie Jackson has unique method of maintaining his hot hand(s)tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155644782015-03-26T10:06:06Z2015-03-26T10:06:06ZNotes: Stan Van Gundy call Kentavious Caldwell-Pope one of the most improved players in the NBA, Jackson discusses the future playing alongside KCP, and Andre Drummond, and a milestone is on tap for SVG.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Notes: Stan Van Gundy call Kentavious Caldwell-Pope one of the most improved players in the NBA, Jackson discusses the future playing alongside KCP, and Andre Drummond, and a milestone is on tap for SVG.
Detroit Pistons assign forward Quincy Miller to Grand Rapids Drive of NBA D-Leaguetag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155636552015-03-25T21:36:20Z2015-03-25T21:36:20ZMiller has yet to appear in a game for the Pistons after playing six for the Sacramento Kings this season.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Miller has yet to appear in a game for the Pistons after playing six for the Sacramento Kings this season.
Detroit Pistons expect to know more Thursday about status of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Greg Monroetag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155608452015-03-25T17:42:32Z2015-03-25T17:42:32ZCaldwell-Pope suffered a bruised left thigh in the third quarter of Tuesday's 108-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors while Monroe has missed five games with a strained right knee,.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Caldwell-Pope suffered a bruised left thigh in the third quarter of Tuesday's 108-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors while Monroe has missed five games with a strained right knee,.
Detroit Red Wings Q&A: Danny DeKeyser on WMU, AHL championship, being club's Shemptag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155444602015-03-25T16:12:12Z2015-03-25T16:12:12ZDeKeyser, a Detroit native, played three seasons at Western Michigan before signing as a free agent with the Red Wings and going straight to the NHL in 2013.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
DeKeyser, a Detroit native, played three seasons at Western Michigan before signing as a free agent with the Red Wings and going straight to the NHL in 2013.
Point guard Reggie Jackson has been catalyst during Detroit Pistons' five-game hot streaktag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155580632015-03-25T13:09:09Z2015-03-25T13:09:09ZJackson is averaging 20.2 points and 12.2 assists during a stretch that has seen the Pistons beat four teams holding down playoff positions.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Jackson is averaging 20.2 points and 12.2 assists during a stretch that has seen the Pistons beat four teams holding down playoff positions.
Detroit Pistons Reggie Jackson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope turn up heat in win over Torontotag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155580982015-03-25T10:06:06Z2015-03-25T10:06:06ZJackson had 28 points and nine assists while Caldwell-Pope scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half as Detroit won for the fourth time in five games.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Jackson had 28 points and nine assists while Caldwell-Pope scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half as Detroit won for the fourth time in five games.
Pistons 108, Raptors 104: Detroit earns split in season series; Toronto fails to clinch division tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155564092015-03-25T02:08:04Z2015-03-25T02:08:04ZReggie Jackson had 28 points and nine assists for the Pistons, who won for the fourth time in five games.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Reggie Jackson had 28 points and nine assists for the Pistons, who won for the fourth time in five games.
Halftime analysis: Pistons 60, Raptors 48tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155556022015-03-25T00:34:18Z2015-03-25T00:34:18ZThe Pistons were 9-for-19 on 3-pointers and shot 50 percent overall.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Pistons were 9-for-19 on 3-pointers and shot 50 percent overall.
Open thread: Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors (chat)tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155512872015-03-24T22:30:59Z2015-03-24T22:30:59ZToronto can clinch its second straight Atlantic Division title with a victory tonight while the Pistons can earn a split in the season series by winning.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Toronto can clinch its second straight Atlantic Division title with a victory tonight while the Pistons can earn a split in the season series by winning.
Open thread: Detroit Red Wings vs. Arizona Coyotes (chat)tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155505042015-03-24T22:30:00Z2015-03-24T22:30:00ZThe Red Wings haven't won back-to-back games in 20 days but Arizona is struggling more than any team in the NHL with a 1-17-1 record in its last 19 games.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Red Wings haven't won back-to-back games in 20 days but Arizona is struggling more than any team in the NHL with a 1-17-1 record in its last 19 games.
Detroit Red Wings Gameday: Team seeks first winning streak in almost three weekstag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155501102015-03-24T19:03:03Z2015-03-24T19:03:03ZThe Ottawa Senators are three points behind the Red Wings in the Eastern Conference standings but Arizona is struggling badly with eight straight losses and a 1-17-1 record in the last 19 games.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Ottawa Senators are three points behind the Red Wings in the Eastern Conference standings but Arizona is struggling badly with eight straight losses and a 1-17-1 record in the last 19 games.
Detroit Pistons Gameday: Toronto Raptors can clinch Atlantic Division with victory tonighttag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155509502015-03-24T19:00:59Z2015-03-24T19:00:59ZThe Pistons have won three of their last four games and can salvage a split of the season series with Toronto by winning tonight.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Pistons have won three of their last four games and can salvage a split of the season series with Toronto by winning tonight.
Pistons Patter: Reggie Jackson distributing ball better, now shooting has to improvetag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155429142015-03-24T16:00:59Z2015-03-24T16:00:59ZJackson is averaging 10.3 assists in his last six games, a stretch that saw him get 20 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies but none against the Utah Jazz.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Jackson is averaging 10.3 assists in his last six games, a stretch that saw him get 20 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies but none against the Utah Jazz.
Justin Abdelkader turning into reliable scorer, reaches 20-goal mark with OT winner vs. Bluestag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155405042015-03-23T10:06:06Z2015-03-23T10:06:06ZAbdelkader had never scored more than 10 goals in his previous five full NHL seasons and has a career-high 39 points.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
Abdelkader had never scored more than 10 goals in his previous five full NHL seasons and has a career-high 39 points.
Open thread: Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics (chat)tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/pistons/index.ssf/1987.155386432015-03-22T21:00:59Z2015-03-22T21:00:59ZThe last time the Pistons had a winning streak it began with a victory over the Chicago Bulls, who they beat Saturday night at The Palace.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The last time the Pistons had a winning streak it began with a victory over the Chicago Bulls, who they beat Saturday night at The Palace.
Second-period analysis: Blues 1, Red Wings 0tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155380202015-03-22T17:48:51Z2015-03-22T17:48:51ZThe Red Wings had trouble generating offense in the period and were outshot 11-5.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Red Wings had trouble generating offense in the period and were outshot 11-5.
First-period analysis: Red Wings 0, Blues 0tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155373872015-03-22T16:55:35Z2015-03-22T16:55:35ZThe Red Wings outshot the Blues 10-8.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Red Wings outshot the Blues 10-8.
Live updates: Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues (chat)tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/redwings/index.ssf/2272.155360642015-03-22T15:00:59Z2015-03-22T15:00:59ZThe Red Wings play their next four games and eight of their final 12 at home.brsavagehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/brsavage/index.html
The Red Wings play their next four games and eight of their final 12 at home.